Unilife are taking student accommodation to the next level with Bargate House, offering students the ultimate student experience. The property is full of rich history and culture as it dates to the middle of the 20th century and was originally built as a banking hall for the Bank of England which operated between 1938 until 1986. The front of the property is grade 2 listed which means Unilife will keep the original architectural façade.
Brand new for 2024, the studios at Bargate House are self-contained with private kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. There are 121 studios (Standard, Premium, Premium Plus and Premium VIP), and they are all single occupancy studios ranging from 18m2 to 24m2. If you are looking for dual occupancy, Unilife High Street is located 30 seconds from Bargate House which offers rooms for two. The studio is equipped with a small double bed (190x120) which is perfect for one person to get cosy and watch their favourite shows on Netflix. Unilife provides an all-inclusive package so the weekly rent covers all your utilities such as water, electricity, heating and 1000mb guaranteed super high speed WIFI. There is also a 43" TV with a TV licence provided in your Studio so you will have no additional costs at all which ensures you peace of mind during your studies.
Unilife have created outstanding communal areas that have been designed based on their current students feedback. The ground floor optimises very large ceilings with lots of natural light coming through. On the ground floor, the reception is situated with the social hub and breakfast bar which serves a daily Grab and Go Breakfast and unlimited hot drinks. On the second floor, there are amples of social study space, social kitchen, 24/7 Gym and Games room. A full list of amenities offered in the communal areas is listed below:
• Social hub with a large TV with Sky Sports + Sky Cinema, TNT Sport and Netflix.
• Grab and go breakfast (Monday to Friday) with unlimited hot drinks 24/7
• Communal Kitchen and dining area
• Social study spaces with study booths and unlimited coloured printing
• Games room with TV, PS5 and Karaoke machine
• Onsite 24/7 gym with weekly exercise classes
• Onsite laundry room with £100 worth of complimentary credits
• Secure bike storage
• Weekly events calendar offering internal and external events.
Bargate House is the best location for students as the property is situated on the main high street of Southampton. The address is: Location: 31-33 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF. Students will be two minutes’ walk from Westquay shopping centre and bars, restaurants, and leisure activities in the city. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Southampton Solent University, 20 minutes to the main campus of the University of Southampton by bus, and 40 minutes to Winchester College of Art by bus. Southampton Central railway station is 10minutes walk and students will be able to access all area of Southampton and a direct train to London which takes 90minutes.
The professional team at Bargate House will ensure your safety. The building is equipped with a 24-hour electronic access control system and video surveillance system to ensure the safety of your property and personal safety. Every internal door in the building requires a key fob, always ensuring maximum security. A dedicated City Manager and city supervisor are located on site, and they are available to support all residents. Unilife’s other property in Southampton, High Street won the best student property in Southampton for 2023 via the StudentCrowd awards this year which supports how all staff members go above and beyond to make every student interaction the best it can be.